Super Rugby Round 20
Greg Growden's Super Rugby Round 20 tips
Greg Growden
July 11, 2013
Friday, July 12
Crusaders v Hurricanes, Rugby League Park, Christchurch19:35 local, 07:35 GMT, 17:35 EST, 17:05 CST, 15:35 WST
Richie McCaw is on his way back
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Richie McCaw is on his way back. That's enough to stir up the Crusaders towards achieving another win. Next game. Tip: Crusaders
Melbourne Rebels v Highlanders, AAMI Park, Melbourne19:40 local, 09:40 GMT, 19:40 EST, 19:10 CST, 17:40 WST No surprise the Rebels got rid of their coach, Damian Hill, after the South African fiasco, and their supposed star James O'Connor has been told he's not wanted. The Rebels have been a mess for some time. The time is right for the pain to continue with the Highlanders a good chance to get it together far too late in the season. Tip: Highlanders
Saturday, July 13
Blues v Chiefs, Eden Park, Auckland19:35 local, 07:35 GMT, 17:35 EST, 17:05 CST, 15:35 WST For a little while, the Blues looked world beaters. But as usual they went through their traditional season slump, and, despite having several Sirs in the coaching box, it's another year where they miss out. Home advantage gives them a chance, but the Chiefs have more to achieve. Tip: Chiefs
New South Waratahs v Queensland Reds, Stadium Australia, Sydney19:40 local, 09:40 GMT, 19:40 EST, 19:10 CST, 17:40 WST No, Reds coach Ewen McKenzie won't be distracted by his being appointed Wallabies boss this week. Soon after the press conference at which McKenzie was announced as coach, he headed off to Reds training. In the best game of the round, expect the Quade Cooper factor to come to the fore. Tip: Reds
Western Force v Brumbies, Perth Oval, Perth19:40 local, 11:40 GMT, 21:40 EST, 21:10 CST, 19:40 WST If you think the Rebels are all over the place, where do you position the Force; they're not far behind the Melbourne side. It's no secret that coach Michael Foley lost support among players and officials after resting several for the Lions match. They are not a happy bunch. So the Brumbies by plenty. Tip: Brumbies
Sharks v Southern Kings, Kings Park Stadium, Durban17:05 local, 15:05 GMT, 01:05 EST +1d, 00:35 CST +1d, 23:05 WST The Kings have made 300,000 changes for this match, but it won't make any difference. Expect a Durban dunking. Tip: Sharks
Stormers v Bulls, Newlands Stadium, Cape Town19:10 local, 17:10 GMT, 03:10 EST +1d, 02:40 CST +1d, 01:10 WST +1d It's that time of the year where odd South African results occur. The Bulls are favourites, but the Stormers have a knack of upsetting big teams. Tip: Stormers Byes: Cheetahs
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